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VX06 VAF

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

102,709 mi
Last recorded102,709 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 VAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 102,709 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 96,789 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 95,522 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 94,581 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 94,574 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2023 94,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 92,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 89,831 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 89,831 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 85,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 80,776 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 72,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 64,475 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 54,664 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 49,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 45,391 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Uneven tyre wear on front tyres

Fail 17 Feb 2014 45,391 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

EML on!!!

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Uneven tyre wear on front tyres

Pass 25 Feb 2013 41,930 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

on carrying out a diesel emissions test unable to obtain a smoke test reading due to engine running lean

Fail 14 Feb 2012 37,150 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 37,150 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,421 miles

offside front and nearside front tyre inner treads to shoulders wearing and slight cut to nearside front tyre inner tread to shoulder,no cords or ply showing at time of test,recommend renewal of tyre

on carrying out diesel emissions test unable to obtain a smoke test reading due to engine running lean

Fail 28 Feb 2011 32,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front and nearside front tyre inner treads to shoulders wearing and slight cut to nearside front tyre inner tread to shoulder,no cords or ply showing at time of test,recommend renewal of tyre

on carrying out diesel emissions test unable to obtain a smoke test reading due to engine running lean

Pass 11 Feb 2010 26,469 miles

Geometry required

Uneven tyre wear on all tyres

Fail 9 Feb 2010 26,468 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Geometry required

Uneven tyre wear on all tyres

Pass 23 Feb 2009 20,467 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?

Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,663
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
35,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,450
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,682
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2,819
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 2,284
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VX06 VAF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 81,294 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX06 VAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX06 VAF registered?

VX06 VAF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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